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Nottinghamshire construction site managers sweep national awards

Three construction site managers from Nottinghamshire have won national awards for the quality of their housebuilding.

Barratt Developments and Pod Point strike EV charging rollout deal

A nationwide EV charging rollout deal between Barratt Developments and Pod Point will see two-thirds of Barratt's properties supplied with charging infrastructure.
construction standardisation - Uniclass 2015

Understanding BIM in the UK: The role of Uniclass 2015

There is undoubtedly a huge improvement that is taking place around naming conventions in UK construction. Trimble guide us through the role that Uniclass 2015 can play in naming conventions.
building cladding - skills bootcamp

Cladding Skills Bootcamp introduced to address UK’s skills shortage

The Skills Centre is providing a rain-screen cladding Skills Bootcamp in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate Homes has been named "Developer of the Year" in Premier Guarantee’s 2023 Excellence Awards

Bargate Homes named “Developer of the Year” in Premier Guarantee’s Excellence...

Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate Homes has been named "Developer of the Year" in Premier Guarantee’s 2023 Excellence Awards.
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New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly...

England is taking a bold step towards a greener and more sustainable future with the implementation of new building regulations. From June 2022, all new homes and buildings in the country are required to produce significantly less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Editorial PORT TALBOT, UK - JANUARY 04, 2020: The houses of Port Talbot and the emissions of the TATA Steel works that provides employment for the townsfolk. Image represents Climate Change Committee report findings on net zero transition

UK has failed on net zero transition progress so far, Climate...

The scathing Climate Change Committee report to Parliament has found that the UK's net zero transition is not on track to reach current targets, with new fossil fuel projects actively detrimental to reaching targets.
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700,000 students in danger due to poor school conditions in England

According to the National Audit Office (NAO), around 700,000 pupils are in danger due to poor school conditions in England.
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Etex Group announces new offsite construction brand

Etex Group has launched Remagin, a new offsite construction brand which brings together Yorkshire-based Sigmat, and Durham-based EOS and Horizon, operating from Ireland.
highly automated, modular housebuilding production line being tested at modular housebuilding factory

[VIDEO]: Footage of new modular housebuilding factory released

Footage of a new 650,000 sq ft TopHat modular housebuilding factory in Corby has been released.
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Revizto and OpenSpace unlock the value of BIM for construction teams

Revizto and OpenSpace have partnered to enhance field-to-office BIM for construction teams through integrated platforms.
Michele Crawley - Build Warranty

Build Warranty welcomes Michele Crawley as a new sales manager –...

Build Warranty is thrilled to announce that Michele Crawley has joined the company as a sales manager.
Verifi3D Press Release - Procore construction management software

Xinaps announces integration of Verifi3D with Procore, bringing advanced model checking...

Xinaps, the developer of Verifi3D, has announced a partnership with Procore Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software.
BIM Technology - hologram of house on laptop

OpenSpace introduces new BIM technology product

OpenSpace's BIM technology allows project teams to solve problems faster by comparing as-built conditions to design intent in the office and on the construction site.
Affordable housing under construction - Affordable Housing Programme

The Affordable Housing Programme will now fund replacement homes in England

Homes England has revealed that funding available from the government's Affordable Homes Programme can now be used to finance replacement homes.
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UKGBC publishes new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance for the built environment.
Workers are climbing to repair the telecommunication tower or poles, in the evening to represent Adastra Acess falling into administration

Specialist supplier Adastra Access falls into administration

Specialist supplier of mastclimbing work platforms and suspended cradles, Adastra Access is now in administration.
Viaduct under construction - embedded carbon

OptiStruct® cuts time and embedded carbon across HS2 

HS2 is using OptiStruct®, a technology originally designed for automotive and aerospace structures to reduce embedded carbon across the project.
build to rent bathrooms

Offsite Solutions launches new design options for build to rent bathrooms

Offsite Solutions has launched a new range of design finishes for build to rent bathrooms. The GRP composite pods reduce the ongoing maintenance over the life of the bathroom, and reduce operating costs by at least 90 percent.
Neil Yeomans

Orbit’s Neil Yeomans appointed chair of NHF building safety group

Orbit's Neil Yeomans will chair the National Housing Federation's building safety group after the passing of Paul Dockerill last November.
Electrical engineer working for the energy industry, supervising the condition of the Electrical Power Equipment in a wind turbines farm power station at night. Checking the data and the results of measurements with digital tablet. Pregnant woman engineer working on the field. Technology and Global Business.

The role of technology in construction: jobs in BIM, robotics, and...

Jooble takes a look at the pivotal role that BIM, robotics, and AI are currently playing in modern construction methods and examine how they will impact the workforce of tomorrow.
Actis insulation

Timber frame experts opt for Actis insulation in Sussex development

Timber frame specialists, Vision Development, have recently completed a seven-home development in East Sussex, using Actis insulation.
Treharne Homes - SterlingOSB Zero

Treharne Homes enjoys the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero

The Welsh timber frame specialist, Treharne Homes, has been utilising SterlingOSB Zero, or the forerunners beforehand, for over 20 years to deliver bespoke building solutions.
Aceleron Green Home Finance Accelerator

Aceleron Energy secures Green Home Finance Accelerator funding

The Green Home Finance Accelerator funding is part of the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation portfolio and aims to trial lithium-ion batteries and explore the feasibility ESaaS in the UK.
Symbol of an emergency exit with fire door. representing Adept Contracts' passive fire protection services

Adept Contracts Ltd- achieving and exceeding compliance in passive fire protection

Established in 2008, Adept Contracts Ltd delivers high quality passive fire protection systems with their ‘’No Nonsense’’ approach to every part of installation.
Army Veteran - careers in construction for veterans

How Barratt Homes are creating careers in construction for veterans

Barratt Homes' Armed Forces Transition Programme is helping to create careers in construction for veterans across Nottinghamshire.